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PGM
Controller Models
PL800, PL1600i
PL1600, PL1620,
PL1624, PL4800
Owner’s Manual
Installation Instructions
for each model included
separately.
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Introduction Congratulations! The ProLine™ controller performs timed
watering and is ready for options like rain and freeze
sensors, SLRC remote control and SmartWire 2-Wire
installation (models PL1600i and PL1600 only).
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING AND SAVE THIS
MANUAL FOR SYSTEM OWNER. INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH MODEL IS INCLUDED
SEPARATELY.
This controller is not intended for use by young children or
the infirm without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to insure they do not play with this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
U.S. Patent No. 6,314,340
TRADEMARKS:
Weathermatic®
ProLine™
Smart Solutions for the Professional®
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Installation 2.0
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2.0Installation
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Table of Contents
1.0 ProLine™ Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine™ Controller
2.1 Getting Acquainted With Your
ProLine™ Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Current Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Program Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Zone Run Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Days to Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Omit Times/Days/Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.6 Monthly % Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.0
Manual Start Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Manual Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Manual Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Manual Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.0
System Diagnostics and Eco Features . . . . . . .
5.1 Multimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Valve Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Sensor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Run and Soak Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.0
Advanced Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 FAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 RAIN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 DS TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 NUM START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 ZN:ZN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6 MV:ZN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.7 MV/ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.8 CLR PGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.9 CLR ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.10WIRELESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.11 ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12GROW-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.13DEFAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Master Reset Procedure
For The ProLine™ Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.0 Accessories PGM
SELECT
MODE
ZONE
RUN
PROGRAM
ZONE
STATUS
R B
POWER 1
MASTER VALVE
SLM2 2-Zone Module
for PL800 only
SLM4 4-Zone Module
for PL1600 and PL1600i only
R
2
B
SLM48DM 2-Wire Module
R
3
B
R
B
PROGRAM
PORT
SLM16DM, SLM24DM,
SLM48DM SmartWire
Decoder Modules for
PL1600i and PL1600 only
SLM12 12-Zone Module
for PL4800 only
Sidekick FM
Receiver for Weathermatic
®
Power On
Station On
Irrigation
Remotes
www.irrigationremotes.com 1(800) 275-8558
™
OFF
ON
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
ON
0
OFF
3
6
Irrigation
Remotes
SLRC-HH Wireless Remote Control
SLHUB-RF Wireless Receiver
SLRC-KIT-HUB Wireless R/C Kit
for All ProLine™ Models
420LS Rain/Freeze Sensor
420GLS Rain Sensor
for All ProLine™ Models
Sidekick Wireless Remote Control Transmitter
(Available through authorized TRC distributors.
Contact TRC at 1-800-275-8558 or
www.irrigationremotes.com.)
ProLine™ accessories available through your professional Weathermatic installer. For the Weathermatic distributor directory, go to
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2.1 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine™ Control 2.0 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine™ Controller
Panel
PGM SUN
A
MON TUE WED THU
FRI SAT
The ProLine™ Controller
B
C
LCD Display provides the
D
FAULT
NO AC
following information when
the controller is set to RUN,
SYSTEM OFF, or when there is no active watering operation
underway (display with program in IDLE mode):
PGM
Time of Day
Battery Strength: ProLine™ Controllers use a Real Time
Clock/Calendar instead of a backup battery to maintain
correct time during a power outage. For the PL1600i,
PL1600 and PL4800, the display will show a blank battery
icon in the display until/unless a battery is installed
in the controller. Battery usage is only necessary for
programming when the control panel is removed.
Next Watering Day or Days: The display will show the
watering days in the current week for Program A. To view
watering days for Program B, C or D just press the PGM
button.
Fault Indicator: Appears ONLY when a fault is detected.
Turn dial to Advanced Functions and press NEXT button to
view faults. Once you turn the dial to Advanced Functions,
the fault indicator will stop flashing but will continue to
appear on the screen until the fault is removed or user
clears fault in Advanced Functions. If fault is cleared in
Advanced Functions, it will appear again the next time the
program runs if the problem is not corrected.
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2.0 Getting acquainted with your ProLine™® Controller No AC: Appears when there is no AC supply to the
controller.
you press and hold the RUN MANUAL PROGRAM button
for 15 seconds, the selected program will operate in a
continuous loop. In other words, it will keep running the
program continuously until the dial is switched to SYSTEM
OFF.
PGM Button: The ProLine™ controller has 4 watering
programs (A, B, C, and D). This is like having 4 controllers
in one. You can assign zones to any program you like
or more than one program except that zones assigned
to Program D cannot be given a run time in A, B, or C.
Program D will operate concurrently with A, B, or C.
Display will alternately show both programs while the
concurrent schedule is running. Program D is normally
used for micro irrigation with low flow and long run times.
Sprinkler zones should be assigned to A, B, or C.
Display With Program Running: When a program is
running, the screen will
display: program that is
Note: No
operating; zone number
watering will
that is operating; and
take place
run time remaining. An
when the
ORANGE LED indicates
SENSOR LED is RED. This
program is in PAUSE
indicates a Rain, Freeze
mode waiting for a
or other type sensor has
programmed delay in the
tripped, and programs
are prevented from
controller to expire (run/
running. An ORANGE
soak, master valve delay,
LED means watering is
zone to zone delay, omit
paused temporarily due
time). The display will
to: run/soak, master valve
show the reason for the
delay, zone to zone delay,
pause.
Programs A, B, and C will stack operations. This means
that if your run time for Program A overlaps B or C, then
B will not start until A is completed and so on. If you want
exact start times for all programs, make sure your total
run time for each program can complete before the next
program run is scheduled to start.
RUN MANUAL PROGRAM Button:
Press to initiate a watering operation when the programming
dial is set in either the RUN or SYSTEM OFF position. The
ProLine™ controller will run Program A. Or, you can push
the PGM button before you push the RUN MANUAL
PROGRAM button to select the program you want to run.
You can use the NEXT button to advance to other zones in
a program that you have started. Run Manual Program will
override any omits, delays or sensor pause.
Special Feature: You can also use the RUN MANUAL
PROGRAM button to start a continuous run operation. If
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Display With Dial In
SYSTEM OFF Position:
When the ProLine™
controller dial is in the
SYSTEM OFF position,
the processor and clock
continue to operate and
all program values are
retained in the non3
or omit time. A program
in operation will also
pause if you turn the dial
to any position other than
RUN or SYSTEM OFF. The
program in operation will
resume when you return
the dial to RUN or if there
is no programming activity
for 30 minutes.
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volatile memory. In the SYSTEM OFF position no automatic
watering will occur. The RUN MANUAL PROGRAM button
can still be used to start a program. The Language
Selection LED will display red when controller is turned to
SYSTEM OFF.
If you wish to deactivate the sensors, use the SENSOR
button to light the green BYPASS LED. Example: You wish
to water after fertilizing and your rain sensor is still pausing
the watering program. As long as the BYPASS LED is on,
the sensors will not pause your system operation.
If you move the dial to any position other than RUN or
SYSTEM OFF, and there is no control panel activity for 30
minutes; the controller will return to the RUN mode, and
the display screen will show the idle default screen or will
return to a program in progress that was interrupted.
Note: If you have zones you want to omit from sensor
shutdown, see Sensor Operation later in this manual.
Language Button: Press Language button to select English
or Spanish for programming the controller. During
normal operation the Language LED will display GREEN.
It will change to ORANGE during a pause in operation
and will display RED when ProLine™ controller dial is
turned to SYSTEM OFF.
Using the Programming Buttons
2.2 Programming
A FLASHING DISPLAY indicates that user choices are
available. The  and  Adjust Value buttons are used to
scroll through numeric values or to make a choice of menu
options.
NEXT and BACK Buttons: When watering zones are being
programmed, the left side of the display will indicate the
zone number. The NEXT and BACK buttons are used to
scroll through the zones. If the flashing display indicates
a menu selection rather than a numeric value, the NEXT
button will open the menu for further programming. The
BACK button will exit the menu and cause the chosen value
to be saved in memory.
Sensor Button: Used
Note: The
to activate or bypass
SENSOR button
optional sensors for rain,
can be used to
freeze, or wind. If these
bypass rain and sensors are connected to
freeze
sensors.
your ProLine™ controller,
they will override
watering operations if
the ACTIVE LED is selected. If your sensor/s have paused
your system operation, the ACTIVE LED will be RED until
the sensors allow watering to resume. The sensor LED will
display GREEN again when the sensor/s are no longer
pausing your system operation.
RAPID ADVANCE: While programming, holding down the
 or  arrow button will cause the flashing display value
to rapidly advance. Rapid advance can also be used with
the NEXT and BACK buttons to rapidly advance through
zones.
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3.0 Programming MENUS WITHIN MENUS: In cases where there are menus
within menus, each press of the BACK button will return
to the next higher menu until the top level menu of the dial
position is reached.
100-year calendar, so when you have entered the correct
date, the ProLine™ controller will automatically display
the correct day of the week. Your ProLine™ controller
will automatically adjust for leap years and USA daylight
savings time. See DS TIME, in Advanced Functions to to
turn the feature on/off and change the DST schedule.
A VALUE CHANGE will be entered in memory any
time you (1) move to a different menu or (2) move the
programming dial to a different position.
3.2 Program Start Times
3.0 Programming
Set Start Time for each
program to be used (A, B,
C and D). If more than
one program start time is
desired, refer to NUM STRT,
in Advanced Functions. The program will start at the time
you designate and will water all zones with set Zone Run
Times for that program.
3.1 Current Time/Date
Use  and  arrow buttons
to change the flashing
value for the hour. Scrolling
past 12 will automatically
change AM/PM. Remember
holding down the UP or
DOWN arrow button
will rapidly advance through the flashing menu. (Note:
For international users, if controller is powered
by 230VAC, 50 Hz AC, the display will read in
international hours rather than AM/PM.)
For most watering programs set only Start Time #1.
The #1 Time will water all zones with Zone Run Times
set in that program in consecutive order. Extra start
times will re-run all zones. Extra start times may be
used for new planting grow-in or other special local
conditions. Unused start times must be set in the OFF
position. To set a start time at OFF, press on either
arrow button until you reach the OFF postion located
at midnight.
Use NEXT button to flash minutes. Use  and  arrow
buttons to set minutes. Push NEXT to access calendar
setting. Use  and  arrow buttons to set month/day/
year. (Note: For international users, the display will
read day/month/year.) Your ProLine™ controller has a
When setting program start times, check the program icon
in the display to see whether you are working in A, B, C
or D. Use PGM button to move between programs. Use
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to move between start
times. Use up and down
arrow buttons to set each
start time desired. Start
times are selectable in
10-minute increments.
Note: Be sure you
select the AM/PM
time as desired by
scrolling past 12. (For
international users,
the display will show
international hours
instead of AM/PM.)
Programming 3.0
3.3 Zone Run Times
Note: Run/Soak
feature can
reduce the need
to set multiple
start times for the purpose
of preventing runoff. Using
the combination of multiple
start times and Run/Soak
cycles can lead to extended
watering windows since
Run/Soak cycles are applied
to each start time. See Run/
Soak, Section 5.1.
Your ProLine™ controller will
display remaining hours,
minutes and seconds when
a zone is watering. However,
in this position you are only
required to set minutes (or
hours and minutes) for each zone as desired for operation
time. Seconds are not selectable.
Use NEXT and BACK buttons to select zone for run time
setting. All zones are selectable from 1 minute to 9 hours
and 55 minutes. Run times of OFF to 59 minutes are
selectable in one minute increments. Run times of 1 hour to
9 hours 55 minutes are selectable in 5-minute increments.
Use  or  arrow buttons to set flashing time values for
each zone. If a zone is not to be used, set it to OFF.
If a run time overlaps the next program start time, the
ProLine™ controller will stack the start times within each
program and between programs, beginning those
operations at the time the previous operation is completed,
beginning with start time
Note: If dis1 in Program A. If a
play shows “0
concurrent program in D is
ZONES,” this
running at the same time
indicates no
as a program in A, B or C,
SLM4 modules are curthe display will alternately
rently installed or have
show the icon for both
ever been installed under
programs in the display.
Push PGM button to assign zone time in one or more
programs. Note: Program D is for concurrent operation
for micro irrigation zones. Zones assigned to Program D
cannot be assigned to Program A, B, or C. Display will say
USED if attempt is made to enter time in A, B, or C for a
zone already assigned run time in D.
Caution: If an unused zone is turned on and activates a
pump start relay, the pump may overheat or cause a pipe
to burst. To prevent operating a pump with no flow (dead
heading), make sure all unused zones are set to OFF.
AC power with the control
panel firmly closed.
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3.0 Programming 3.4 Days to Water
if it is on the same day that you set up the schedule. If you
are using an ODD schedule, the ProLine™ controller will
not water on the 31st day of a month and February 29th of
a leap year to prevent two consecutive watering days (31st
and 1st or 29th and 1st).
In this dial position you can
select a DAYS, INTERVAL,
or ODD/EVEN schedule.
Use  and  arrow
buttons to select which type
of schedule you want in
your ProLine™ controller. Remember to check the Program
(PGM) selection showing in the display. You can select a
different watering schedule for each program if you wish.
3.5 Omit Times/Days/Dates
(Optional)
The omit settings are used
to set a watering blackout
period. For example, if
you live in a municipality
that restricts outdoor
watering between 10:00
am and 6:00 pm, you
can blackout that time period. If a watering program in
progress is paused for a blackout period, the ORANGE
LED will display during the pause. The watering cycle will
automatically resume at the end of the blackout period.
Use the  or  arrow buttons to select OMIT:TIME, OMIT:
DAYS, and OMIT:DATES. You may choose any or all of
these omit options.
If you select DAYS, then use the NEXT button to step
through each day of the week and the  and  arrow
buttons to select ON or OFF status for each day. Days
selected to water will be displayed at the top of the display.
If you select an INTERVAL schedule, push NEXT button. The
flashing number indicates the day interval for watering.
ProLine™ controller will allow an interval of 1 (every day) to
30 (water once every 30 days). After you have selected the
interval you want, push NEXT to set the day you want the
interval schedule to start on. Use  and  arrow buttons
to select start day at top of display.
If you select ODD/EVEN day scheduling, push NEXT button
and then use  or  arrow buttons to select watering
on ODD or EVEN days. If ODD is flashing on the display
when you turn the dial to another position, you have
selected ODD. The same is true for EVEN. When you
return the dial to RUN, you can view the next day that your
schedule will run. The ProLine™ Controller will run ODD or
EVEN programming at the next available start time, even
If you want a watering blackout for the same period each
day, select OMIT:TIME. Then push NEXT. A forward (>)
arrow indicates the beginning time for the blackout. Use
and  arrow buttons to set beginning time. Then push
NEXT. A reverse arrow (<) indicates the end time for the
blackout. Use  and  arrow buttons to set ending time.
The OMIT:TIME function will pause any active watering
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3.6 Monthly % Adjust
(Optional)
program until the blackout period has expired. Scrolling
the beginning time (forward arrow) between 12:00 am and
11:50 pm causes NONE SET to appear and clears the omit
time.
The Monthly % Adjust
feature allows the user to
modify zone run times by
program for each month
to easily adjust watering
for seasonal climate changes. The time programmed for
each zone in ZONE RUN TIMES is always the value for
the 100% setting in Monthly % Adjust. When you use the
Monthly % Adjust, you are increasing or decreasing the
100% time value.
If you want to omit a specific day or days each week from
watering schedules, select OMIT:DAYS with the  and 
arrow buttons. Then push NEXT. Display will show a day
of the week with Omit or Allow flashing. Use  and 
arrow buttons to select Omit or Allow. Use NEXT or BACK
to scroll between days of the week. Omitted days will be
visible at the top of the display. Any running user program
will be stopped at midnight in order to honor omit days or
dates. Programs scheduled to start on an omit day will be
skipped.
% settings in this mode are 0 to 300% in 5% increments.
Use  and  arrow buttons to select % desired. Press
PGM to choose program.
If you want to omit specific dates during the year, select
OMIT: DATES. Then push NEXT. Enter the month and date.
Push NEXT to enter up to 15 dates. Scrolling the month
value between 12 and 1 causes mm/dd to appear and
clears the omitted date. Any running user program will be
stopped at midnight in order to honor omit days or dates.
PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE. RETURN THE DIAL TO
THE RUN POSITION.
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4.0 Manual Start Functions
4.0 Manual Start Functions
can be set to run a minimum of 10 seconds or a maximum
of 10 minutes. You must return dial to RUN for Manual
Test operation to begin.
The ProLine™ controller has three dial positions for manual
system starts:
Manual Test will detect open circuits (less than 30 mA
draw) on any used zone or a short on any output (master
valve or zone). If the display indicates FAULT while running
a Manual Test, refer to Advanced Functions to identify the
FAULT.
4.1 Manual Zone
Manual Zone allows user
to water a single zone for
specified period of time. Use
NEXT and BACK buttons to
select zone. Use  and 
arrows to select run time for
the zone. A zone can be operated with the Manual Zone
function regardless of whether the zone has an assigned
run time. You must return dial to RUN for Manual
Zone operation to begin. All manual watering operations
will override watering day settings, omit settings, and rain/
freeze events.
4.3 Manual Program
Manual Program allows you
to start any program set up
in the controller; A, B, C or
D. Zones will run for the
time set at Zone Run Times
for the selected program.
AB
CD
• Turn dial to Manual Program. OFF will appear in the screen.
4.2 Manual Test
• Use  and  arrows to select the program you want to run (PROG A, B, C or D)
The Manual Test can be
used to set a test run time
for all zones which have
an assigned zone run time
in any program. Any zone
without an assigned zone
run time will NOT run in the Manual Test. Use  and 
arrow buttons to set Manual Test run time. The Manual Test
• Return dial to RUN. Program will commence
watering. At the end of the manual watering cycle,
the controller will return to automatic RUN mode.
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5.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features
24V Power
Your ProLine™ controller has both System Diagnostic and
Eco Friendly dial positions:
To check transformer voltage, turn dial to Multimeter.
Outputs will appear in the screen. Press Adjust Value up
arrow button until you get 24V Power. Push Next button
once to read output voltage for the transformer. Normal
reading is 24 to 30 volts AC.
5.1 Multimeter
Outputs
5.2 Valve Locator
Turn dial to Multimeter
position. Outputs will
appear on the screen.
Push Next button to check
multi-amp (mA) outputs for MV (master valve) and each
numbered zone. Typical range is 150 to 350 mA per
valve with a valve connected. An Open or Short message
indicates a problem with a zone. Note: If you have more
than one valve on a zone, the ProLine™ controller will
measure total current for the combined valves.
This feature will create a
“chatter” for a selected
valve as a convenient
method of locating buried
valves. Use Next and Back
buttons to scroll to the valve
you want to “chatter”. Main
water valve for system
should be turned off for
“chatter” operation. If the
system has a master valve,
the valve locator function
will prevent the master valve
from opening during this
test.
Battery
To check the battery voltage level (applies to PL1600 &
PL4800 only), turn dial to Multimeter. Outputs will appear
on the screen. Push the Adjust Value up arrow button one
time. Battery will appear on the screen. Push the Next
button once to read battery voltage status. A minimum
of 7.5V is required to operate the screen. ProLine™
controllers use a Real Time Calendar Clock instead of a
backup battery to maintain correct time during a power
outage. A battery is only necessary for viewing the screen
and programming when the panel is removed from the
housing.
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Note: If you are
not utilizing a
master valve,
you should turn off the
system water pressure at
the manual cut-off valve or
water meter for the locator
feature to work. Pressure
must be off while attempting to “chatter” a valve. The
ProLine™® controller will
automatically turn off MV
output when the Locator
test is initiated.
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6.0 Advanced Functions
5.3 Sensor Operation
RAIN and FREEZE selections work the same as SENSOR
described above, however allow you to differentiate
between rain and freeze events. For example, you may
want your potted plants to irrigate during rain but not
during a freeze.
Outputs
The Sensor Operation
function is used to omit
selected zones from sensor
shutdown during rain or
freeze conditions. Factory default is all zones included
for sensor shutdown. If you have zones like potted plants
under cover, you may wish to omit those zones from sensor
shutdown. Turn dial to Sensor Operation. Push NEXT
button to view SENSOR and NEXT again to view first zone.
Use up or down Adjust Value buttons to select sensor ON
or OFF for the zone. OFF means the zone WILL WATER
during sensor shutdown.
5.4 Run and Soak Cycles
The purpose of Run and
Soak is to break up long
run times that often cause
wasteful runoff. The Run/
Soak is programmable for
each program.
Turn dial to Run and Soak Cycles. Use PGM button to
select the program you want. Use up and down Adjust
Value buttons to scroll between OFF and minutes of Run
time. Selectable times are OFF to 30 minutes. Controller
default is OFF.
SLW
ProLine™ controllers can utilize the SLW series weather
stations for Rain and Freeze shutdown. This means that
you can take advantage of differentiating between Rain
and Freeze events, unlike standard sensors on the market.
Another powerful feature is the ability to extend a Rain
shutdown event beyond the short time the Rain sensor is
actually wet, saving even more water.
Push Next button to select SOAK time. Use up and
down Adjust Value buttons to scroll to selected soak time.
Selectable times are 1 minute to 2 hours.
Press the NEXT button at SLW to display DELAY. Press
NEXT again to display the number of hours the controller
will suspend irrigation after the Rain sensor has dried out.
The factory default is 48 hours.
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6.0 Advanced Functions
RETRIEVE
Advanced Functions provide additional information and
allow more technical inputs commonly used by professional
installers. Advanced Functions contains menus within
menus. To advance to a sub-menu, press the NEXT button.
Each press of the BACK
button will return you to
a higher level until the
top level of the Advanced
Functions dial position is
reached.
DEFAULT
STORE
GROW IN
ABOUT
WIRELESS
Refer to the chart to the
right for the location of features within the menus.
SET CODE
INSTALL
CLR ALL
CLR PRG
NEXT
ADJUST VALUE
MV/ZONE
BACK
MV:ZN DLY
ZN:ZN DLY
NUM START
DS TIME
RAIN DLY
Advanced
Functions
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FAULT
(If present)
DS SETUP
ON/OFF
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6.0 Advanced Functions
6.1 FAULT
SCROLLING FAULT
MESSAGE
This feature is used to identify problems that may require
attention or repair to insure proper operation of the system.
Use NEXT button to view the type of fault. If more than one
fault exists, you can use the  and  arrow buttons to
search for additional faults. Use NEXT button one more time
and it will flash KEEP. If you want to clear the fault, use the
UP arrow and it will flash CLEAR. If you turn the dial out of
the Advanced Functions positions while CLEAR is flashing, the
fault icon on the display will disappear. However, if the cause
of the fault is not corrected, the controller will continue to
skip watering a zone with a fault and will resume the flashing
FAULT icon on the display each time that zone is operated.
SCROLLING FAULT
MESSAGE
ZONE XX SHORT
ZONE XX OPEN
FAULT DESCRIPTION
OUTPUT OPEN CIRCUIT: If a zone has
a current draw less than 30 mA a zone
open fault is created, but operation continues normally. The fault can be manually cleared or will automatically clear if
a load exceeding 30 mA is placed on the
output and the output turns on successfully. See Section 5.1 for instructions on
using the Multimeter dial position.
6.2 RAIN DLY
FAULT DESCRIPTION
The rain delay feature allows user to globally suspend
watering operations for all programs for a selected number
of days.
OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT: A load placed
on any output that results in a current
draw exceeding the skip current setting
will result in a fault after the output is
turned on. The output will be skipped
until the next watering program attempts
to use it. If the MV/P output is shorted, all
zones using it will effectively be skipped.
The fault indication can be manually
cleared or will be automatically cleared
if the short condition goes away and the
output turns on successfully. See Section
5.1 for instructions on reading using the
Multimeter dial position.
Use  and  arrow buttons to select 1 to 7 days for
watering suspension. The watering blackout will automatically
be cleared from the ProLine™ controller after the assigned
days have expired and watering will resume at the next
available start time.
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6.3 DS TIME
6.5 ZN:ZN DLY
Your ProLine™ controller can automatically adjust the time for
daylight saving time (DST). The factory default setting is OFF
and has been preset for the current USA schedule. To turn
DST adjust ON, press the next button at DS TIME, the NEXT
button at ON/OFF then select ON.
This function allows user to set delay times between zone
starts for use in systems with slow closing valves or pump
systems that are operating near maximum flow or have slow
well recovery. Use  and  arrow buttons to change value.
Adjustable in one-minute increments from 0 (the ProLine™
controller default setting) to 30 minutes; adjustable in 10
minute increments from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
The DS Time feature can be customized to match any
international DST schedule. Press the NEXT button at DS
TIME in advanced functions. Select DS SETUP and press
the NEXT button again. You will be prompted to enter the
START schedule (time of day is moved ahead 1 hour per
START schedule), and the STOP schedule (time of day is
moved back 1 hour per STOP schedule).). DST start and
stop are formatted with the the Week (first, second, third,
last), the Day (Sun-Sat) and the Month (Jan-Dec). All DS
Time adjustments are made at 2 am. To return the DS Time
schedule back to the USA factory default, use the US DEFLT
option.
6.6 MV:ZN DLY
(Master Valve Advance
Open and Delayed Close):
This function allows the user
to set a delay time between
the opening of the master
valve and the opening of the
first zone valve as well as a
delay between the closing of
the last zone valve and the
closing of the master valve.
6.4 NUM START
This ProLine™ feature allows you to select the number of
Watering Program Start Times that you want to appear at
Program Start Times on the dial. The default number of
start times shown is 1. To select 1 to 8 start times, go to
Advanced Functions, NUM STRT. Press Next to view the
default of 1 start time. Scroll the Adjust Value buttons to
select 1 to 8 start times to be visible on the dial. Return the
dial to Run.
Note: The
Master Valve/
Pump Start
circuit will operate 2 seconds prior to
program operation and
5 seconds after program
completion. This On/Off
time delay aids zone valve
operation and prevents
unnecessary cycling of the
pump.
Use the NEXT button to
enter menu. Select setting
for the ON Delay or OFF Delay by pressing NEXT. Use 
and  arrow buttons to select delay time. Use arrow buttons
to set ON Delay time from 0 seconds to 1 minute in 1
second increments. OFF Delay can be set from 0 seconds to
3 minutes in 1 second increments.
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6.7 MV/ZONE
6.9 CLR ALL
This feature is used to indicate which zones will use the
master valve/pump start output. Use NEXT button to set
each zone ON or SYSTEM OFF (ProLine™ controller default
is master valve ON for all zones). Use  and  arrow
buttons to select ON or OFF. Use NEXT button to select
zone.
This feature is similar to CLR PGM except that it clears all
user programmed data for all four programs and returns
most Advanced Functions changes to factory defaults. Turn
the dial to Advanced Functions and use an arrow button to
select CLR ALL. Press the NEXT button and KEEP will show
in the display. Press the  and  arrow button to select
CLEAR. Press NEXT to clear all programs. The display
will show CLEARING to confirm that all programs have
been cleared. Note: This function is not the same as the
Total Master Reset as described under 7.1 in your Owner’s
Manual.
Caution: If an unused zone is turned on and activates a
pump start relay, the pump may overheat or cause a pipe
to burst. To prevent operating a pump with no flow (dead
heading), make sure all unused zones are set to OFF.
6.8 CLR PGM
6.10 WIRELESS
This feature allows the user to clear all programmed values
specific to a selected program. All zone run times and daily
start times will be set to OFF; watering days will default to
Days of the Week (all on); Season % will equal 100% for all
months and Run/Soak will be OFF. Omit times/days are not
reset when clearing a program.
Used to set contractor code or Join function for the optional
SLRC Wireless Handheld Remote Control.
6.11 ABOUT
Provides information on software version in the ProLine™
controller.
From the CLR PGM menu, press NEXT and the display
will show KEEP. Use PGM button to select program to
be cleared. Then, press either the  or  arrow button
to display CLEAR. With CLEAR showing in the display,
either press NEXT or BACK or turn the dial to complete
the clearing of the selected program. Likewise, with KEEP
showing in the display, either press NEXT or BACK or turn
the dial to keep the selected program.
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6.12 GROW IN
6.13 DEFAULT
Grow In allows you to set up a new landscape grow-in
watering program that will automatically expire after a
set number of days that you select. At the end of your
selected grow-in period, the controller will automatically
retrieve your long-term watering program to avoid the
necessity of having to return to the controller.
This is an optional function that allows the user to
store a program that can be retrieved later if it is
inadvertently deleted or changed. Once the controller
has been programmed, go to Advanced Functions and
select DEFAULT. Press NEXT and STORE will appear on
the display. Press NEXT one more time and wait several
seconds. The display will show COMPLETE to confirm that
you have successfully stored your program. If the controller
has had the operating program changed and you want
to return to the stored program, go to DEFAULT, press
NEXT and one of the arrow buttons. The display will show
RETRIEVE. Press NEXT and the display will show COMPLETE
to confirm that the DEFAULT program has been restored
as the operating program. To clear a stored DEFAULT
program you must use the Total Reset procedure.
Step 1: Set up your long-term watering program.
Step 2: Go to Advanced Functions and select
DEFAULT. Press NEXT and STORE will
appear on the display. Press NEXT again
and wait several seconds. The display will
show COMPLETE to confirm that you have
successfully stored your program.
Step 3: Set up your temporary Grow-In program.
Step 4: Go to Advanced Functions and select GROW
IN. Press NEXT once to view default days
for grow in. Use Adjust Value buttons to
select 1 to 99 days for the grow in period.
At the end of your grow in, the controller will
automatically retrieve the long-term program
stored in Step 2. Return dial to Run.
7.0 Troubleshooting
7.1 Total Reset Procedure For The ProLine™ controller
A total reset will clear all programming data in the
ProLine™ controller. All settings will return to factory
defaults.
For all ProLine™ models except PL800:
•Turn dial to Advanced Functions.
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•While pressing the 
Note: You must
arrow button, use an open
have a 9V
paper clip or ballpoint pen
battery installed.
to push in the Reset switch
located on the back of the
operating panel. Release
the reset button while continuing to press and hold the 
arrow button.
•Reprogram ProLine™ controller.
•Once the display shows CLEARING, release the  arrow
button.
•The display will read “CLEARING” to verify that the Reset
is complete. Re-enter your controller settings.
For the PL800:
•Unplug the power supply on the side of the PL800.
•Turn dial to Advanced Functions.
•While continually holding down on the UP arrow button,
reapply the power connection to the PL800.
LANGUAGE SENSOR
LED Color
LED Color
Display Message
Red
7.2 Watering Cycle
Pause Functions
Reason
Controller dial is set to OFF
Green
Red
Rain
Rain sensor disks are wet (SLW Only)
Green
Red
Freeze
Temperature is 37 degrees F or colder (SLW
Only)
Green
Red
Sens
Sensor tripped at the SEN terminals
Green
Orange
RAIN DLY
Irrigation cancelled for additional hours in SLW
DLY (SLW Only)
Orange
Green
RC PAUSE
System being operated remotely
Orange
Green
OmitTime
Cycle paused for omit hours set
Orange
Green
SOAK
Zone waiting for soak time out
Orange
Green
ZONE DLY
Waiting for next zone valve to open
Orange
Green
PAUSE
Waiting for MVP to turn on or off
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ProLine™ controllers
will “pause” watering
cycles in response to
certain sensor readings
or program settings in
the controller. Pauses
are a normal function
of the controller.
Watering pauses will
be indicated on all
ProLine™ controllers by
the presence of a RED or
ORANGE LED as shown
in the table and the
reason for the pause will
be displayed.
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7.3 Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
No Display
No power to controller
Check power wiring, breaker, and be sure control panel is firmly
closed.
No 24V power from
transformer
Replace transformer. Likely power surge damage
Blown fuse
Replace fuse with factory replacement. Do Not use a higher value
fuse.
Shorted or open condition on
a zone(s)
Check solenoid(s) and wiring (turn dial to Advanced Functions for
fault information in Sec 6.1)
Shorted MV/P
Check solenoid(s) and wiring
Water supply to system is shut
OFF
Turn on water supply to system
Valve failure
Verify valve operation
Open or disconnected wire
Run MANUAL TEST as shown. Verify FAULT icon is shown display.
Turn dial to Advanced Functions to determine location of fault
Controller keeps
repeating a watering
cycle
Extra start times are set at the
Program Start Times position
on the dial.
Turn dial to Program Start Times. Use NEXT button to view all start
times. Hold down on either Arrow button to change the start times
or to advance to the OFF position. Each Program will start and run
all zones assigned to that program in consecutive order. For most
installations, only one start time is needed and the rest should be
set to OFF. See Program Start Times, for more information.
Display shows 0 ZONES
Defective module
Replace module in zone 1-4 position
FAULT icon on display
Display shows zone is
running but no sprinklers
are operating
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PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
ProLine™® controller
does not turn on zone
when expected
Sensor jumper is removed and
no sensor is connected (Sensor
LED is red)
Install jumper wire between SEN terminals
Select BYPASS mode if desired
Sensor wires have been cut
(Sensor LED is red)
Repair wires
Zone comes on at unexpected
time
Program daily start times not set properly or multiple start times
set. Check Program Start Times
Stacked program has
commenced normal operation
Modify settings (such as program start times, zone run times) to
prevent stacking if undesirable
Time of day or date not set
properly
Review/set time of day and date
Watering days or omit days/
dates not set properly
Review/set watering days or omit days/dates
Run/Soak feature has
extended watering window
Normal operation to allow water infiltration and prevent runoff
Controller does not operate
zone for expected run time
Pause for Run/Soak in progress. This is normal operation to allow
water infiltration and prevent runoff
Module not installed
Install module
No initial AC power-up of
controller
Connect AC power and close control panel
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PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
ProLine™ controller does
not turn on zone when
expected
Zone set to OFF
Set zone run time
Dial set to SYSTEM OFF
Position Turn dial to RUN
No zone run time set; no daily
start time set
Program zone run time and daily start time
Omit times/days are activated
Verify omit times/days
Rain or freeze sensor has
stopped watering (Sensor LED
is red
Replace sensor if faulty
Select BYPASS mode if desired
Reset start time to later in the day to avoid early morning freezing
temperatures.
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Notes:
Daily Start Times
Omit Days/Dates/times
Interval (Every 1-30 days)
Odd/Even
Days of the week
Basic Programming
Program A
___
___
___
___
1
2
3
4
Days:
Odd
8
7
6
5
___
___
___
Program B
4
3
2
1
___
___
___
___
Odd
8
7
6
5
Program C
Odd
___
___
___
4
3
2
1
___
___
___
___
8
7
6
5
To<
___
___
___
___
days
Even
SMTWTFS
Times: From>
___
days
Even
SMTWTFS
Dates:
___
days
Even
SMTWTFS
Program D
4
3
2
1
___
___
___
___
Odd
8
7
6
5
___
___
___
___
days
Even
SMTWTFS
Location
Watering Schedule
Zone
2
1
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
12
11
13
14
15
17
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Monthly % Adjust
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program A
Program B
Program C
Program D
Zone Run Time Zone Run Time Zone Run Time Zone Run Time
Apr
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Mar
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Feb
A
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Jan
B
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
PGM
D
C
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Aug
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Jul
C
Jun
D
May
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Apr
B
Mar
____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
Jan
Program B
Program C
Program D
Program A
Zone Run Time Zone Run Time Zone Run Time Zone Run Time
A
PGM
Feb
Location
Monthly % Adjust
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
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Zone
Watering Schedule
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